Fiordland College

FIORDLAND COLLEGE PROSPECTUS 2011 Vision To be recognised as an outstanding inspirational school where staff and students thrive in an atmosphere of motivation, dedication and achievement.

Photo courtesy of Graham Dainty

Fiordland College Howden Street, PO Box 23 Te Anau 9640, New Zealand

Fax: 64 3 249 7810 Phone: 64 3 249 7819 Email: admin@fiordlandcollege.co.nz

W elcome Since its establishment in 1976, Fiordland College has achieved an enviable record in educating the young people of Fiordland.

Our vision is to ensure that this school is “a place where all can thrive.”

As well as gaining excellent academic results our students have achieved national prominence in sporting codes and we maintain a strong cultural focus. We are also an Enviroschool, with environmental education becoming an increasingly important aspect of both our classroom and extensive outdoor education programmes.

committed and caring staff, who enjoy support from parents and a community which sets high store upon the education of its children.

We bid you a very warm welcome to Fiordland College.

Linda Miller Principal

These achievements are testament to the well-qualified,

Facilities Fiordland College boasts a stunning location, situated on the shores of Lake Te Anau and on the edge of the Fiordland National Park. The College is sited on 6.77 ha of well-maintained and attractive grounds.

Academic Facilities • Two modern, well-equipped laboratories • Refurbished Technology Block featuring: - Art Room - Design areas - Specialist Graphics and Fabrics Rooms - Food Technology area • Two well-equipped computer suites. (The College has also just completed an extensive cabling programme, bringing the school’s electronic and IT capabilities up with the best in the country.)

• Data projectors in all classrooms • Well-stocked and welcoming Library

• Learning Centre - equipped with wireless laptop technology and aimed at supporting students in developing independent learning skills • Music Suite – has a wide range of new equipment • Light and sound systems for drama and musical productions • Modern Distance Education facility providing learning opportunities through on-line video and audiographic conferencing • Student Support Centre which encompasses Guidance, Careers and Gateway

Other Facilities • • • •

Common Room for Year 13 students General purpose Hall which doubles as a Gymnasium On-site 25m heated Swimming Pool Our grounds feature: - - -

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1 full-sized Basketball Court 4 Tennis/Netball Courts Fields for Rugby, Hockey and Soccer (winter) and Athletics, Softball and Cricket (summer) Use of modern, well-equipped Community Events Centre and Stadium

Senior Management Team Principal

Linda Miller MEd, Dip EdMan, BA, DipTchg

Deputy Principal

Shaun Cantwell Mathematics BSc, Dip Tchg

Assistant Principal

Sharon Kelly Economics / Social Sciences BSc (Hons), BCom (Hons), Dip Tchg

Positions of Responsibility Head of Social Sciences Head of Mathematics Head of Science Head of Junior Literacy Head of English Head of Technology

Tracy Excell BA, Dip Tchg Jo Bartimote BSc (Hons), Dip Tchg Elaine Robertson BSc, Dip Tchg Colin Roy BTheol, Dip Tchg TBC Annette Flewellen Dip HSc,

Guidance Counsellor

Fiona Humphries BEd, Dip Tchg

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Teachers TIC PE/Homeroom /Junior TIC Japanese TIC Art International Director & Learning Support English / EOTC / Rec Skills Physics / Science Biology / Science Technology / Graphics PE / Mathematics Social Studies / Geography & Environmental Studies Social Studies / History & Geography Junior & Middle School Gateway

Roger McQuillan Dip Tchg Shona Salomen MA, Dip Tchg Chris Willkie MA, Dip Tchg Marie Galland BA, Dip Tchg, Marcella Robertson BPhEd, DipTchg Christoph Zink PhD, Dip Tchg TBC Bob Perry BSc, Dip Tchg Shelley Wilson BPhed, Dip Tchg Mr Vaughn Filmer BSc (Hons), NZOIA Rock 1, Dip Tchg

Micheal Johnston BA, Dip Tchg Alison Rutherford TTC Nicki Jackson

Parent Teacher Association (PTA) The College is fortunate to have an active and supportive PTA. Any queries phone Debbie Kenny (Chair) on 249 7997.

Support Staff Administration Manager Sue Walker BA Administration Assistant Alina Suchanski BSc, MBA Principal’s PA Liz Hodgson School Receptionist Brenda Drysdale Sports Co-Ordinator/Groundskeeper John Attfield Librarian Gowan Heaney Caretaker Neil Hodges Technical Assistant Lex Brown ESOL Tutor/ Teacher Aide Shirley Black Lab Assistant Bev Thorne Ancillary Assistants Olwyn Brown

Nicki Jackson Teacher Aide Lindsay King Lynn Moffitt Cleaners David Thomas Shirley Fraser Carey-Anne Souness

Board of Trustees Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month.

Parents are welcome to attend.

Chair

Chris Shaw

Principal

Linda Miller

Parent Representatives Co-opted Trustee Staff Representative Student Representative Secretary

Helen Dodson, Nigel Humphries, Bill Jarvie, Steve Schlaadt Neil McDowall To be confirmed Kieran Stevenson Sue Walker

A Great Staff Fiordland College has established a reputation as an innovative school with sound educational practices and progressive teaching. It attracts and retains a well-qualified and committed staff. Factors worth highlighting are: • Low teacher/student ratios • High participation by staff in co-curricular activities including outdoor education, sports coaching and cultural activities • Major focus on professional development to support effective teaching and learning • Commitment to ensuring individual students’ needs are met - Schoolwide focus on formative assessment practices - Provision of a range of vocational subjects such as Gateway, Tourism, Fashion & Design and Recreation Skills, to complement the conventional subjects

P astoral / Communication At Fiordland College we value effective two-way communication between the home and school as this forms the basis of a highly successful educational partnership. We operate an open-door policy and welcome both visits and enquiries from parents and caregivers. Telephone enquiries may be made through the School Office and interview appointments can be made either directly with teaching staff or through the School Office.

Pastoral/Admin

Classroom

Parents/Caregivers • When any type of problem arises, it is always best to deal with it as quickly as possible and at the lowest level possible.

• Contact should be made ideally with the person concerned – by phone, logbook or in person.

• We encourage parents and caregivers to take an openminded approach to any issue, instead of basing an approach solely on their child’s reporting which may lead to misunderstandings. Remember that staff are always trying to put the students’ welfare and interests first (but teenagers by their very nature will generate some issues from time to time!)

• If an issue is unresolved or very serious, parents/ caregivers should contact another person as per the flowchart to the left.

Guidance Counsellor Fiordland College offers a full Guidance service through our Guidance Counsellor, Mrs Fiona Humphries. She is available to all students on an individual and confidential basis and may also be approached, on a confidential basis, by parents.

Health Education is also part of the National Curriculum.

This operates at all levels of the school under the supervision of the Guidance Counsellor.

Reporting to Parents Formal reporting to parents occurs three times a year. In Term 1 students receive an interim progress report as an indication of how they have settled in for the year and their general attitude and work habits. Comprehensive reports on students’ achievement, attendance and participation will go out in Terms 2 and 4. These reports indicate the level at which the student is working in each curriculum area. In the case of senior students the reports show their progress in NCEA assessment. Senior students recieve an additional report at the end of Term 3 that summarises their NCEA achievement to date.

Students in Years 7 & 8 will also recieve two National Standards Reports each year.

Parent/Teacher Interviews Interviews will be held in Terms 1 and 3. Information about interviews is sent home to parents via the College Newsletter and bookings are made online.

College Newsletter A weekly newsletter is published every Thursday.

Students receive a hard copy last period each Thursday.

Parents and interested family or community members can elect to have a copy emailed to them and it also appears on our website.

School Diary Each student must have a School Diary. These may be purchased from the School Office. This diary is used on a daily basis to record homework details and provides an opportunity for parents to check on homework.

• Subject teachers often use the Diary to communicate directly with parents • Parents are encouraged to communicate with teachers using the same system • Diaries must be signed by parents every Thursday evening • Students must present the signed Diaries to their Form Teacher every Friday at form time.

Homework Homework is an essential part of a student’s daily life.

It serves two purposes: • Helps the teaching process by giving time for individual practice, memory work or research • More importantly, it develops a habit of individual study and concentration Parents should ensure that all students study regularly.

Time spent on homework will vary according to students’ age, abilities and needs as well as the individual teacher or subject requirements.

Regular reading at home to supplement homework is recommended for all students. Parents are asked to encourage this practice.

It is essential that students plan their overall load very carefully and do not over-commit to sports, paid employment, social or cultural activities and so on at the expense of their school work, which must be their priority whilst enrolled at College. Staff expectations will reflect this. Other commitments should not impact on homework requirements.

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urriculum

New Zealand Curriculum The Fiordland College Curriculum reflects requirements of the New Zealand Curriculum.

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Fiordland College’s Curriculum: • Gives students a firm grounding in the basic areas of Literacy and Numeracy through: - An emphasis on Language in the Home Room and Junior School - A focus on English at Years 9 and 10 and Maths at Years 7-10 - The use of cultural activities such as Drama, Debating and Public Speaking to reinforce Language skills - All staff working on Literacy in all subject areas • Offers a range of subjects that provides suitable course structures for students of all abilities and interests • Provides a Distance Learning facility via video conferencing (Otagonet) and Adobe Connect (SILC) • Caters for students who wish to “multi-level” by undertaking subjects at different year levels in the Senior School • Encourages sporting and cultural involvement • Pursues excellence through a policy of promoting individual success at all levels • Reinforces the practice of Differentiated Learning.

• Recognises the importance of ICT as a learning medium • Provides a range of Outdoor Education experiences • Reflects the importance of Environmental Studies to our unique geographic location

Junior School Years 7 & 8 Most students who enter the College at the junior level do so at either Year 7 or Year 9. Advantages in entry at the Year 7 level include: • Home Room system in the Junior School - provides an ideal two-year transition period to enable young students to adapt easily to the complexities of secondary education • Junior School is staffed by specialist Home Room teachers. This includes a Head of Department who has overall responsibility for this area, with an emphasis on meeting students’pastoral needs • Entry at Year 7 in a Year 7-13 College prevents the problems of a “disjointed” secondary education • Access to full range of secondary facilities (eg Music, Computer, Technology, Art) • Specialist subject teachers

• Involvement in wider school activities (eg SMAC Maths, Peer Support, Visiting Speakers, Debating, Inter-School Sport, Life Education, Art Bus, Careers Expos, School Production) Subjects taught • Language • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Health • Physical Education

Taster Subjects • Technology (Hard & Soft) • Foreign Language • Music • Art • Maori • Computing

Years 9 & 10 Entry at the Year 9 level is more suited to some students.

Most of the advantages of entry at the junior level still apply and other advantages include: • Easy integration as ALL students are reassigned to new classes at this stage • Regular sporting and cultural contacts prior to Year 9 • Small class sizes • Previous visits for Technology instruction aid familiarity with staff and facilities Subjects taught

• English • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Physical Education • Health

Taster Subjects Year 9 & Options Year 10 (May Include) • Technology (Hard & Soft) • Graphics • Environmental Studies • Music • Art • Japanese • Computing • Drama • Maori

Senior School Entry at Senior Level Students may enter at this level either because they are new to the area, or because they have chosen not to continue at boarding or other schools. Advantages include: • Small school and class sizes - more personal interaction as all students are known to staff - programmes can be tailored to suit individuals - increased leadership opportunities • Supportive nature of immediate home environment has positive effect on senior achievement • All major subjects and courses are offered • Multi-level study permits students to choose courses

from a variety of levels • Alternative programmes include: STAR, Open Polytechnic, Correspondence, Otagonet and SILC opportunities.

Year 12 Most students in Year 12 will be working towards NCEA Level 2. English is compulsory and Mathematics is strongly recommended.

Subjects - Year 12 Subject Selection Booklet Full information on senior courses of study is included in the Subject Selection booklet, which is given to all Year Check out the comprehensive download document called “The Subject Selection Booklet” on our website

www.fiordlandcollege.co.nz

10, 11 and 12 students in Term 3 each year.

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English (compulsory) Mathematics (strongly rec) Chemistry Physics Biology History Recreation Skills / Environmental Studies • Economics • Geography

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Graphics Gateway Japanese Home Economics Computer Studies Technology Fashion & Design Art

NCEA NCEA, or the National Certificate in Educational Achievement, is New Zealand’s main secondary school qualification. To complete NCEA students must earn a range of credits in each chosen subject area. Achievement standards set out what students need to know and do in order to achieve each standard. Grades are given on the basis of “achievement”, “merit” and “excellence”, depending on the quality of answers provided. Students may also gain credits from Unit Standards for which the only grades available are “Achieved” or “Not Achieved”.

NCEA can be achieved in each of three levels; 1, 2 and 3. Certificates may also be endorsed with Merit or Excellence. This requires 50 credits at the Merit or Excellence level.

In addition to the subjects listed below, other courses are available through Otagonet, SILC and the Correspondence School for all senior levels. All students choosing these learning programmes are closely supervised in our newly developed Learning Centre, which has been designed with their needs in mind.

Students in Year 11 start working towards their NCEA Level 1 qualification. All Year 11 students study English and Mathematics, with Science being strongly recommended. A range of other subjects is offered, subject to sufficient students opting to take a subject and staff availability.

Subjects - Year 11 English (compulsory) Mathematics (compulsory) Science (strongly rec) History Geography Economics Physical Education

The College offers both NCEA Level 3 and University Scholarship. There are no compulsory subjects.

Subjects - Year 13 • • • • • • •

English Maths (Statistics) Graphics Physics Biology History Geography

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Economics Maths (Calculus) Chemistry Technology Fashion & Design Home Economics Art

Gateway The Gateway option gives a group of students a taste of what it is like in the workplace as well as starting them in their chosen career while still at school. The learning is hands-on and practical. The course is structured with both timetabled classes at school and regular time in the workplace, usually one day a week. Students are assessed in the workplace for unit standards.

Adult Students

Year 11

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Year 13

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Art Technology (Hard) Japanese Home Economics Technology (Soft) Graphics

Fiordland College offers adults the opportunity to work towards recognised qualifications such as NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 and University Scholarship Examinations.

Distance Learning Students have access to a wide range of additional subjects through the College’s involvement in Otagonet and SILC. We are also able to access some University, Polytechnic and ITO based courses.

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o-Curricular Opportunities

Fiordland College offers a wide and varied range of cocurricular activities. In accordance with student demand and staff availability, the following opportunities exist:

Year 10 - Kayaking & Water Skills (Indicative cost $120)

Base Camp – involves pool and lake instruction, river, white water and beginners slalom, rafting and tubing.

Academic

or Year 10 - Cycle Tour

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Science Fairs

Spelling Competitions SMAC Maths Competitions Inter-School Current Events Quiz & NIE Australian School Science, Japanese and Computer Competitions • Debating & Speech Competitions

(Indicative cost $170)

Cycling Te Anau/Mossburn/Five Rivers/Queenstown. Return via Mt Nicholas and Mavora Lakes Rd. Year 11 Kepler Tramp (Indicative cost $65)

Four full days tramping and staying overnight in huts around the Kepler Track.

Outdoor Education We place considerable emphasis on our Outdoor Education programme in recognition of our unique physical location and the benefits the programme provides, which include:

or Year 11 Day Walks (Indicative cost $40)

4 days participating in one day walks in the Fiordland area.

• Developing environmental awareness • Building self-confidence • Developing self-reliance and skills in outdoor activities Programmes vary from year to year depending on student interest, cost, staff expertise and safety (which is paramount).

The current camp programme is as follows: Year 7 - Borland Lodge Camp (Indicative cost $150)

Tramping, team-building, selfesteem courses, climbing and caving, environmental studies.

Year 8 - Queenstown/Cardrona Camp (Indicative cost $255-$275)

Skiing/snowboarding, ice skating, Luge, Doubtful Sound day trip

Year 9 - Hope Arm Camp, Lake Manapouri (Indicative cost $40 plus food)

Tramping, tent camping, cooking, water sports.

Year 11 - Skiing & Marae Visit (Indicative cost $80-$90 for skiing)

Use of commercial ski fields at Cardrona, Coronet Peak or Remarkables. Plus overnight Marae Visit (cost met by the school)

Year 12 - Snow Skills (Indicative cost $350)

Pisa Range (Wanaka) – Nordic Skiing, rock climbing.

Year 13 - Dunedin Visit (Indicative cost $230)

One week orientation visit includes Otago University, Otago Polytechnic and halls of residence.

Year 13 - Leadership Camp (Indicative cost $40)

A two night camp focusing on Peer Support training and building leadership skills at the start of the school year.

Students also experience Education Outside the Classroom (EOTC) through a range of curriculum based field trips. These indude Geography, Biology and History trips.

Cultural Drama is catered for within the school programme.

The College promotes a mix of our own productions and our students’ inclusion in community productions via the “Fiordland Players”. In 2010 the College staged a highly successful season of “High School Spoofical”.

Public speaking and debating are very strong areas within the College, with teams competing in provincialwide competitions. The College has earned an enviable record of success in this area.

Instrument tuition is available on a weekly basis through the Itinerant Music Teachers.

School assemblies and local events provide other opportunities for students to showcase their talents.

Careers We offer a full programme of careers and guidance at each year level through our curriculum areas and on an individual basis through Mrs Humphries (Guidance and Careers Counsellor):

Sports and similar activities offered at Fiordland College include: • Swimming • Rugby • Athletics • Volleyball • Cricket • Netball • Cross-Country

• Gymnastics • Basketball • Badminton • Bowls • Mountainbiking • Shooting • Table Tennis • Kayaking • Indoor Hockey • • • • • • • •

Multi-Sports Squash Climbing Hockey Soccer Sailing Golf Cycling

EnviroSchool

Career Module Self-Awareness and Career Module Real Game Year 10 Invercargill Career Expo Year 11 Career Module Year 12 Career Week Programme Year 13 Dunedin Career and Tertiary Camp Years 11/12/13 Study Skills

Career Development Programme

STAR and Gateway opportunities

Career Expo

We offer opportunities to be involved in schoolwide and local conservation initiatives. This includes a community garden, working with the Department of Conservation and other organisations and the School Environmental Group.

Sport

We gained Bronze Enviroschool status in 2009 and are now working towards the Silver accreditation.

Years 7/8 Years 9/10

Sport is recognised as an important means of building selfesteem, self-discipline and developing teamwork and a competitive instinct.

Sports practices for teams representing the College are held weekly during school time to permit a full team practice.

In 2010 we bagan working with the Fiordland Conservation Trust on the Kepler Birdsong Project.

This is an amazing opportunity for our students to be involved in what has the potential to be a project of national and international significance.

S

chool Year Opening Dates for School in 2011

Year

Date

Notes

Year 7

Thu 27 & Fri 28 Jan Tue 1 Feb

Year 7 Interviews 9.00 am to 12.00 noon - Homeroom 12.00 noon - 1.30 pm - Welcome BBQ (Parents Welcome) 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm - Peer Support Starts

Year 8

Wed 2 Feb

Full Day

Year 9

Wed 2 Feb

Full Day

Year 10

Wed 2 Feb

Full Day

Year 11

Tue 1 Feb

Full day

Year 12

Mon 30 Jan & Tue 1 Feb Wed 2 Feb

2 day First Aid Course Full Day

Year 13

Wed 26 Jan - Fri 28 Jan Tue 1 Feb

Year 13 Camp including Peer Support training Full Day all Yr 13

All Students

Wed 2 February

Full Day 8.50am to 3.15pm

Please note:

Monday 31 January

Staff Only Day

Individual appointments for options will be held in December but there may need to be further discussion for some students once results are out. The students will be contacted by the College.

Terms & Dates for 2011 A four-term year will operate in 2011. School will be open and classroom programmes will be operating on the following dates:

Public Holidays Waitangi Day Good Friday Easter Monday Easter Tuesday Anzac Day Queen’s Birthday Labour Day

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Sun 6 Feb Fri 22 April (during holidays) Mon 25 April (during holidays) Tue 26 April (during holidays) Mon 25 April (during holidays) Mon 6 June Mon 24 Oct (during holidays)

Term 1 Start: Tue 1 February

Finish: Fri 15 April

Term 2 Start: Mon 2 May

Finish: Fri 15 July

School Hours

Finish: Fri 7 Oct

The formal school programme operates as follows: 8.50 am to 3.10 pm.

Finish: Wed 7 Dec

The school office is open from 8.30 am until 4.00 pm.

However, you can leave messages outside these times: Answerphone - Ph 249 7819 Email - admin@fiordlandcollege.school.nz.

Term 3 Start: Mon 1 August Term 4 Start: Tue 25 Oct

U niform Girls’ Summer Uniform ITEM

DETAILS

PURCHASE FROM

Skirt

Regulation tartan fabric.

Skirt Pattern – (‘A Line’ design and to be approximately knee length, not shorter)

H & J Smith Te Anau Patterns available from School Office $2.00

Blouse

Regulation white, short sleeve blouse with collar – to be worn untucked over skirt. Blouse must have a straightedge hemline.

H & J Smith Te Anau

Micro Fleece Top

Regulation Green Micro Fleece - No other type of fleece may be worn.

Adventure Outfitters Adventure Outfitters

Jacket

Regulation Fiordland College Black Softshell Jacket. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable. or Alternative Kukri waterproof tracksuit jacket

Socks

White knee length or white ankle socks

H & J Smith Te Anau

PE Uniform

In 2011 all students up to Year 10 must wear the PE uniform for sports periods and PE classes.

• Either plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit pants • Regulation PE top • Gym shoes and change of Socks • Tracksuit jacket is optional

H & J Smith Te Anau Adventure Outfitters H & J Smith Te Anau Kukri Sport

Shoes or Sandals

Regulation black, leather, lace-up shoes Summer option - flat brown or black sandals with heel strap may be worn. Not to be worn with socks. (In the workshop shoes are required)

or Kukri Sport

Uniform Please note ordering information for Adventure Outfitters and Kukri Sport is available at the school office.

There is a two year phase-out period for the original polar fleece, polo shirt and jacket.

Girls’ Winter Uniform ITEM

DETAILS

PURCHASE FROM

Kilt

McKinnon Hunting Tartan kilt.

Length – touching floor when kneeling – no shorter

H & J Smith Te Anau

Blouse

White, long sleeve blouse with collar and shirt-tail - to be worn tucked into skirt.

H & J Smith Te Anau

Micro Fleece Top

Regulation Green Micro Fleece - No other type of fleece may be worn.

Adventure Outfitters

Adventure Outfitters

Jacket

Regulation Fiordland College Black Softshell Jacket. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable. or Alternative Kukri waterproof tracksuit jacket

Socks

White knee length Note: In winter only, green tights (no other colour), may be worn.

PE Uniform

In 2011 all students up to Year 10 must wear the PE uniform for sports periods and PE classes.

• Either plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit pants • Regulation PE top • Gym shoes and change of Socks • Tracksuit jacket is optional

H & J Smith Te Anau Adventure Outfitters H & J Smith Te Anau Kukri Sport

Beanie

Regulation black merino beanie only - not other hat may be worn

Adventure Outfitters

Shoes

Regulation black, leather, lace-ups.

or Kukri Sport

H & J Smith Te Anau

Uniform Please note ordering information for Adventure Outfitters and Kukri Sport is available at the school office.

There is a two year phase-out period for the original polar fleece, polo shirt and jacket.

Boys’ Summer Uniform ITEM

DETAILS

PURCHASE FROM

Shorts

Regulation black shorts Note: Optional – black long trousers

H & J Smith Te Anau

Polo Shirt

Green with gold inserts. Breathable mesh knit. Short Sleeved.

Adventure Outfitters

Micro Fleece Top

Regulation Green Micro Fleece - No other type of fleece may be worn.

Adventure Outfitters

Adventure Outfitters

Jacket

Regulation Fiordland College Black Softshell Jacket. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable. or Alternative Kukri waterproof tracksuit jacket

Socks

Black socks with green & yellow stripe

H & J Smith Te Anau

PE Uniform

In 2011 all students up to Year 10 must wear the PE uniform for sports periods and PE classes.

• Either plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit pants • Regulation PE top • Gym shoes and change of Socks • Tracksuit jacket is optional

H & J Smith Te Anau Adventure Outfitters H & J Smith Te Anau Kukri Sport

Shoes

Regulation black, leather, lace-ups.

or Kukri Sport

Uniform Please note ordering information for Adventure Outfitters and Kukri Sport is available at the school office.

Please note that the grey shirts, shorts and socks can no longer be worn. There is a two year phase-out period for the original polar fleece, original polo shirt and ¾ length shorts.

Boys’ Winter Uniform ITEM

DETAILS

PURCHASE FROM

Shorts

Black shorts Note: Optional – black long trousers

H & J Smith Te Anau

Polo Shirt

Green with gold inserts. Breathable knit. Long Sleeved.

Adventure Outfitters

Micro Fleece Top

Regulation Green Micro Fleece - No other type of fleece may be worn.

Adventure Outfitters

Adventure Outfitters

Jacket

Regulation Fiordland College Black Softshell Jacket. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable. or Alternative Kukri waterproof tracksuit jacket

Socks

Black socks with green & yellow stripe

H & J Smith Te Anau

PE Uniform

In 2011 all students up to Year 10 must wear the PE uniform for sports periods and PE classes.

• Either plain black shorts or plain black tracksuit pants • Regulation PE top • Gym shoes and change of Socks • Tracksuit jacket is optional

H & J Smith Te Anau Adventure Outfitters H & J Smith Te Anau Kukri Sport

Beanie

Regulation black merino beanie only - not other hat may be worn

Adventure Outfitters

Shoes

Regulation black, leather, lace-ups

or Kukri Sport

Uniform Please note ordering information for Adventure Outfitters and Kukri Sport is available at the school office.

Please note that the grey shirts, shorts and socks can no longer be worn. There is a two year phase-out period for the original polar fleece, original polo shirt and ¾ length shorts.

G

eneral Information

Activity Payment

School Lockers

The voluntary activity payment set by the Board of Trustees for 2011 is:

Lockers are made available to students on an annual basis. They remain the property of the school at all times. The College maintains the right to allocate, reallocate, inspect or search lockers at any time. Lockable lockers are available on request with a $10 bond.

• $50 per student with a family maximum of $120 Receipts are issued and the donation is tax deductible.

Stationery Lists and Materials Fees Lists of stationery requirements for each year level are issued in December. The local Paper Plus has stocks of all stationery items required. Stationery should be purchased by the end of the first week of school.

For some subjects additional materials may need to be purchased, eg Art and Technology.

Students must either supply these materials themselves or pay a separate Materials Fee as set by the teacher concerned.

Details are included in the Stationery lists.

Bus Transport Free bus transport to the College may be available for those students living more than 4.8km from the College.

Full details are available by contacting Bus Controller Mr Colin Roy, at the College.

Boarding Allowance A Boarding Allowance is available for those students who wish to obtain private board so that they may attend the College.

Pain Relief Unless parents stipulate otherwise, the College will provide students, on an occasional basis, with one or two tablets per day of pharmacy pain relief (eg Panadol), at the request of the student.

Complaints Procedure Most complaints or queries are easily dealt with by parents making contact with the staff members concerned.

Parents are welcome to contact staff regarding any concerns they may have. If a parent wishes to discuss a matter further, they are encouraged to contact either the Principal or Deputy Principal.

Complaints directed to the Board of Trustees will, in the first instance, always be directed to the Principal for investigation and response. The Board’s full Concerns and Complaints Policy is available at the School Office.

E

xpectations

Overall Code of Conduct 1. Students must obey the instructions of the teaching staff. Staff have both a right and an obligation to issue instructions and ensure a suitable teaching environment is maintained.

2. A student may not act in such a way as to detract from the teaching environment. Students whose actions cause disturbance and undermine the learning of other students must expect to be dealt with severely.

Rules and Procedures

• Students must sign off the bus if they are not travelling on the bus on a particular day Damage to School Property

• Any damage to school property must be reported immediately to the Deputy Principal or an Assistant Principal.

• Damage caused by misbehaviour or carelessness will be charged to the parents or caregivers.

School Uniform

• All students in Years 7-12 are required to wear the school uniform, as outlined in the Prospectus • Uniform is required to be worn at school, on the way to and from school and on other occasions as instructed by staff.

Attendance & Absences

By regulation, students must attend school regularly and punctually. Student Absence procedures are as follows: • Parent rings School Office in the morning if child absent due to illness • On return from absence, student must bring a note from home to the Office or Form Teacher, giving a reason for the absence and stating the period of time covered • If a student is absent due to illness for more than 3 days, the school should be contacted and a medical certificate provided • Requests for extended leave of absence are made to the Principal in advance • If a student does not provide adequate reason for absence within a reasonable time, this may be treated as truanting Lunch Passes

• Students who wish to lunch regularly at home require a written parental request and a lunch pass from the school.

• The lunch pass is used only for lunching at the student’s own home and does not include buying lunch from local shops. It is not a blank pass to be absent from school during the lunch hour.

Appointments during School Time

• If parents wish their children to leave the school during school time (eg for dentist or doctor appointment), a written note is required and permission must be obtained from a senior staff member.

• The Sign Out book at the Office must also be completed.

School Buses

• Students travelling by school bus must behave sensibly.

• Misbehaviour may lead to the cancellation of the privilege of bus transport.

Driving to School

• Students may only bring a car or motorbike to school with the prior permission of the Deputy Principal • Permission will be granted only at the written request of the parent or guardian • Approval will generally be reserved for Year 11-13 students.

• Passengers must not be carried unless all parents have given their consent in writing, in advance.

• All laws pertaining to restricted and full licences must be adhered to.

Cycle Helmets

• Cycle helmets are legally required to be worn. In line with this, the College has adopted the rule that students cycling to or from school (or when involved in a school event), must wear a cycle helmet.

Mobile/Cell Phones

Student cell/mobile phones will be permitted at school under four conditions: 1. They are out of sight during class time 2. They are turned off (not just on silent mode) during class time 3. Students have registered their phone number with the office and advise any changes.

4. Any cell/mobile phone abuse could result in a ban.

Smoking, Alcohol, Substance Abuse

Non-Prescription

Drugs

and

• It is forbidden for any student to smoke or be in possession of smoking materials while: - At school - In school uniform - On school trips - Attending school functions - Coming to or going from school - On the school grounds at any time • These rules also apply to alcohol, non-prescription drugs and any form of substance abuse.

• Students are also prohibited from “being under the influence” of any of these substances.